More Dust

Another thing Rob Bell talks about in "Dust" is the story of Jesus walking on the water.  In the story Peter gets out of the boat to walk on the water.  Now when we reflect on what we know about what being a disciple means (see previous post) we have new insight into what Peter could have been thinking.  He sees his rabbi  walking on water and he wants to do what his rabbi can do.  So he jumps out of the boat.  Peter walks on the water but then starts to sink.  Jesus saves him and says, "Why did you doubt?"  

Who is Peter doubting?  Rob Bell says maybe he doubts himself.  He doubts that he can be like his rabbi.  We are supposed to believe in God, that's obvious, that's a given.  But thinking about this, that Jesus believes in me, makes me understand some other things Jesus says.  When he says, "You shall say to the mountain, 'Be moved,' and the mountain shall be moved," Jesus is telling us that in the Holy Spirit we DO have the power to do amazing things, miraculous things.  He has provided us with all we need to live this way.  He knows that the Holy Spirit gives us the power to take the gospel to the whole world, just like Jesus commanded. 

 And so how do I live and act in regard to this amazing thought...that Jesus believes in me?   I obey Him when He calls; I love others as He loves; and I pray in the power of His Holy Spirit.